The Nebraska Department of Revenue has announced the following upcoming changes:

• Effective July 1, 2026:
  • The City of Edgar will increase its local sales and use tax rate from 1% to 1.5%.
  • Blaine County will terminate its 2% county lodging tax. Hotels in Blaine County will continue to collect the 1% state lodging tax.
• Effective April 1, 2026:
  • The Village of Elm Creek and the City of Wilber will increase their local sales and use tax rates from 1% to 1.5%.
  • There are no changes to lodging tax rates effective April 1, 2026. 

Businesses operating in or serving these areas should review their systems to ensure the correct rates are applied.